Non-Lawyers Maxims

Members of groups who are competent non-lawyers can assist other members of the group achieve the goals of the group in court without being charged with "unauthorized practice of law." See, NAACP v. Button, 371 U.S. 415); United Mineworkers of America v. Gibbs, 383 U.S. 715; and Johnson v. Avery, 89 S. Ct. 747 (1969).  

"No state shall convert a liberty into a license, and charge a fee therefore." See, Murdock v. Pennsylvania, 319 U.S. 105.      

"The practice of law cannot be licensed by any state/State." See, Schware v. Board of Examiners, 353 U.S. 232 (1957). 

Litigants can be assisted by unlicensed laymen during judicial proceedings. See, Brotherhood of Trainmen v. Virginia er rel. Virginia Sate Bar, 377 U.S.1 (1964). 

"There can be no sanction or penalty imposed upon one because of his exercise of Constitutional Rights." See, Sherar v. Cullen, 481 F.2d 946 (1973).